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    Question about M17X GPU Fans

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Blue_Wolf, Dec 31, 2011.

  1. Blue_Wolf

    Blue_Wolf Notebook Consultant

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    I've got an old M17X R1 I ordered back in 2009. It's had 1 fan replacement for the right GPU.

    Now, since this seems to be a weakness in the machine, the replacement has broken.

    Last time I got one sent to me free under warranty but this time I'm going to have to order a replacement.

    My question is, are the fans the same model for the R1-R3 (how ever many R#'s we're up to by now)

    I've found a replacement here, but don't want to spend that much if it won't fit my machine:

    Dell OEM Alienware M17X Right GPU Video Card Fan F605N | eBay

    (if anyone knows where I could find a preferably new one cheaper that'd be great too)

    Thanks in advance, the rattling noise is driving me nuts already lol.
     
    Blue_Wolf, Dec 31, 2011
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  2. Syredisa057

    Syredisa057 Notebook Consultant

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    i think R1 is the same as R2 right? but about the R3, i don't know XD,?
     
    Syredisa057, Dec 31, 2011
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  3. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    To this date there are three M17x releases:
    M17x, M17x R2 and M17x R3

    The M17x and M17x R2 have a lot in commun, so yes, the fans from one function in the other.
    The R3 is very different.

    The fan in the e.bay listing will fit and function in your laptop.

    Best wishes
     
    katalin_2003, Dec 31, 2011
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  4. Blue_Wolf

    Blue_Wolf Notebook Consultant

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    Ah, I see. Thanks very much!
     
    Blue_Wolf, Jan 1, 2012
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  5. simonmpoulton

    simonmpoulton Notebook Deity

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    That seller has another listing of the same product £5 cheaper - get that one if your buying! I really get tired at these sellers who charge way over odds for laptop parts on eBay.
     
    simonmpoulton, Jan 1, 2012
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